Atty. Stephen Joseph Eckholdt

Atty. Stephen Joseph Eckholdt

Stephen Eckholdt understands that because each case has its own facts, there is no cookie cutter approach to litigation. From the inception of each case, Stephen helps his clients with a targeted investigation into the case’s key elements to achieve the individualized theme and defense resolution.

New Orleans New Orleans 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Joseph Eckholdt at a glance

Stephen Joseph Eckholdt is a Director based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd (2014). Educated at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, (J.D., 2014) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 2010). Active member of ASSOCIATIONS •Louisiana Bar Association •Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, YL Committee Member •The 22nd Judicial District American Inn of Court •22nd Judicial District Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Eckholdt understands that because each case has its own facts, there is no cookie cutter approach to litigation
  • From the inception of each case, Stephen helps his clients with a targeted investigation into the case’s key elements to achieve the individualized theme and defense resolution
  • Stephen serves local, regional, and national clients with defense and risk mitigation through pre-suit investigation, trial, and appeal
  • He focuses on defense litigation that includes the areas of transportation and trucking, premises liability, first- and third-party personal injury, insurance coverage, and contractual liability
  • When not representing his clients, Stephen enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying Louisiana’s well-earned reputation as a “Sportsman’s Paradise.” Also, as a Louisiana State University alumni, Stephen enjoys following LSU Tigers football and baseball
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Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Joseph Eckholdt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Joseph Eckholdt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Stephen Joseph Eckholdt is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Stephen Joseph Eckholdt is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Stephen Joseph Eckholdt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Joseph Eckholdt

Where is Stephen Joseph Eckholdt's law office located?
Stephen Joseph Eckholdt's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Joseph Eckholdt handle?
Stephen Joseph Eckholdt focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Stephen Joseph Eckholdt practiced law?
Stephen Joseph Eckholdt has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Stephen Joseph Eckholdt go to law school?
Stephen Joseph Eckholdt earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.S., 2010).
How can I contact Stephen Joseph Eckholdt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center,
- 2014
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Midd
Admitted: 2014

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